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Mexican Summer Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

A Mexican Summer salad which features sliced jicama, mango, and pear served over watercress and frisee drizzled with the most amazing cilantro vinaigrette is the ultimate summer salad for entertaining. Especially leading up to the craziness that is summer, downtime with amigas y comida is truly my happy place. So, imagine my excitement when the stars aligned and I was invited to co-host an epic Mexican fiesta with a few of my favorite Latina food bloggers in Colorado. We gathered together at Lola’s beautiful home, each in charge of a developing a colorful recipe that highlighted the flavors of our… Read More

Tex-Mex Chicken Mofongo

I’m serving up a taste of the Caribbean for dinner tonight with this lighter take on the traditional Dominican dish mofongo de pollo in collaboration with Vive Mejor and DiMe Media. Thank you for supporting the brands that allow me to bring you exciting new recipes. I’m always on the hunt for tasty new recipes to make for dinner. I enjoy introducing my girls to new flavors, ingredients, and new cooking techniques. When I spotted this Chicken Mofongo recipe on the Vive Mejor site, I was instantly drawn to the comfort aspect of this dish. Mofongo is… Read More

Margarita Fruit Tarts

I recently had the pleasure of being invited to the second annual Kroger Influencer Council Think Tank in Cincinnati Ohio. A day dedicated to gathering Kroger bloggers, executives at the Kroger Culinary Center to learn all the wonderful things Kroger had in the works, meet fellow bloggers and have fun in the kitchen. This is a sponsored post with Kroger. We kicked off the day off at the Kroger Culinary Center with a fantastic breakfast all made from upcycled food, food that was perishable, but instead of throwing it away was transformed into a new dish. While we feasted,… Read More

Chicken Enchilada Tostadas

Tostadas! Crunchy tortillas shells topped with succulent chicken and fresh toppings. They were the first meal I made as a new mother when mi nina was ready to join us at the table for big kid food. I spent the entire day on the phone with my mami while preparing the chicken, because I wanted them to taste exactly like hers for mi nine. My mami graciously took time out of her day to walk me through the recipe step by step. Today I’m excited to team up with Western Union on this campaign because on Mother’s Day it’s… Read More

Kiwi Margarita

Mother’s Day is all about mom and celebrating her in every way possible. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the occasion with a stunning margarita that is just as sweet as mom. My mami loves kiwi’s – over her breakfast oatmeal, whizzed into an agua fresca or eaten icy cold with a spoon. She requests them whenever I call to ask what she needs from the grocery store. I’ve kept this margarita recipe super simple since I don’t want anything to overpower that delicious kiwi flavor. A touch of sugar, plenty of fresh lime juice, a few pulses in the… Read More

Quick Hominy Sauté

One of my favorite things about cooking and entertaining is the simple act of gathering together around a table to share a meal. I love looking over to see people I adore sharing a meal, smiling and sharing their day with me – nothing, I repeat nothing makes me happier. I live to feed my people. After Hurricane Harvey, I lost items, objects, possessions, but not what I cherished most – the people I adore. The fantastic people over at Rumba Meats in collaboration with Neighbor’s Table surprised me with the sweetest gift – a beautiful, made with love table that encouraged me… Read More

No-Bake Margarita Cheesecakes with Candied Lime

I never need an excuse to mix up some margaritas and invite the Familia over to enjoy a platter of amazing tacos, but I find Cinco de Mayo is the perfect opportunity to add a bit of festive flair to my table. I’ve partnered with Truvia this Cinco de Mayo to host my own fiesta at home instead of braving the crowded restaurants with their calorie-laden temptations. Today I am sharing a simply easy Cinco de May dessert idea made with Truvia Cane Sugar Blend. To give my at-home fiesta that extra special festive flair, I’m kicking up my… Read More

Turkey Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa

My Turkey Tostadas topped with Pineapple Salsa will be your new go-to dinner! A simple, nutritious dinner idea made with Jennie-O ground turkey. I’m excited to partner with Jennie-O to bring you exciting new recipes. As a child, I remember one of my favorite meals was tostadas. My mami would make them on busy nights when it seemed like time was against her. She would peek into the fridge to pull out fresh tomatoes, lettuce and any leftovers we had from my dad grilling over the weekend. A few minutes of slicing and dicing, along with a quick… Read More